Love the taste and versatility of carrots, but hate heating up your whole kitchen, or dirtying yet another pot to make a delicious side dish for your dinner? Here is a quick and easy way to make air fryer carrots. Choose one of these 5 variations your family is sure to love !
What Makes Air Fryer Carrots So Good?
- Fast. Make these carrots in your air fryer in less than 30 minutes .
- Easy. A super simple pour and cook recipe .
- Vegetarian. A great Vegetarian meal, side dish, or snack.
- Inexpensive. Carrots are a great way to stretch your budget!
- Healthy. Carrots are loaded with essential vitamins and minerals and make a great addition to your diet.
- Versatile. Air Fryer Carrots can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. No more boring weeknight meals.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Depending on which variation of these Air Fryer Carrots you choose to make, you will need a variety of ingredients, but the base set of ingredients are the same for all five recipes.
Here is what you’ll need to get started:
- Carrots
- Vegetable Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
What Kind Of Carrots Can You Use?
The beauty of making carrots in your air fryer is how versatile it can be.
If you have full-sized carrots? Great! Peel them, slice them up, and cook them.
If you have baby carrots? Just give them a good wash and season before tossing them in your air fryer.
Do you have a bag of frozen carrot medallions in your freezer? Those are great too.
No need to make an extra trip to the grocery store to pick up special ingredients for this recipe, which makes it a great option for any meal when you’re pressed for time.
How To Make Air Fryer Carrots
Air Fryer Carrots are only as complicated as you want to make them. Cooked carrots have a deliciously sweet flavor that is complemented by spices as simple as salt and pepper with a little oil to keep them tender.
Here’s how to prepare a simple air fryer carrot recipe (don’t worry, I’ll provide some more delicious cooking options down below):
- C lean your carrots thoroughly
- Carefully peel your carrots
- For larger carrots, either cut lengthwise from the top to the tip or slice into medallions
- In a large mixing bowl, toss your prepared carrots in vegetable oil, salt, and pepper.
- Place carrots into a heat-safe pan that fits in your air fryer with room to allow airflow on all sides
- Place pan into your air fryer basket and allow to cook at 375F for 25 minutes.
Tips and Tricks
Making these carrots in your air fryer is incredibly simple, so there aren’t many tips and tricks. However, if you’re new to using your air fryer, are unfamiliar with roasting carrots in your air fryer, or need some help with new flavor profiles, here are a few things that can take your air fryer carrots to the next level:
- Cut them evenly. Cutting your carrots into a consistent size will help them cook consistently.
- Switch it up. Feel free to use baby carrots, full-sized carrots, purple carrots, or even frozen carrots in your air fryer.
- Experiment with flavor. Carrots make a fantastic base for a variety of flavors. Play around with some of your favorite spices and herbs to make a side dish that pairs perfectly with your main course.
- Use my favorite pan. This small springform pan is the perfect size to fit in a square-shaped air fryer but is still large enough to cook enough air fryer carrots to serve 4.
Air Fryer Carrot Variations
Why make boring carrots in your air fryer when you can take them to the next level? Here are four different carrot varieties that we’ve tried in our air fryer that are both incredibly delicious and easy.
Sweet Brown Sugar Carrots
This Sweet Brown Sugar Carrot variation is a way to bring out the natural sweetness of the carrots even more. Here’s how you make them:
- Prepare your carrots as listed above.
- When tossing your carrots in the oil, salt, and pepper, also include brown sugar and a dash of cinnamon.
- Add carrots to your small pan
- Place pan in air fryer basket and cook as directed
Spicy Carrots with Bacon
These Spicy Carrots with Bacon are the perfect combination of sweet and savory with just a hint of spice. Follow these steps for a side dish or main course that is bursting with flavor:
- Prepare your carrots as listed above
- When tossing your carrots in the oil, salt, and pepper, add finely diced bacon strips (or real bacon bits) and a dash of cayenne pepper
- Add the carrots to the springform pan
- Place the pan in your air fryer and cook as directed
Indian Air Fryer Carrots
Add some of your favorite Indian flavors to a simple air fryer dish:
- Prepare your carrots as listed above
- Toss your carrots in ghee, salt, and pepper, and a pinch of garam masala
- Add the carrots to your small heat-safe pan
- Place the pan in your air fryer and cook as directed
Air Fryer Carrot Medley
Not only are carrots delicious on their own, but they pair well with so many other vegetables that offer their own unique health benefits. Here’s a way to make them even more nutritious:
- Prepare your carrots as listed above
- Dice up sweet potatoes to match the size of your carrots
- Add frozen peas
- Toss in oil, salt, and pepper
- Add the vegetable medley to your springform pan
- Place the pan in your air fryer basket and cook as directed
What Should You Serve with Them?
The dishes that pair well with these carrots are endless. This is especially true if you experiment with all of the varieties I’ve listed above.
Here are a few of my favorite main courses to serve alongside of these perfectly tender carrots:
- Fish en Papillote
- Keto Meatloaf
- Stuffed Chicken Breasts
- Air Fryer Pork Chops
- Instant Pot Brisket
Want More Easy Air Fryer Recipes?
Love how easy these air fryer carrots were to make? Step up your air fryer game with another one of these super simple air fryer recipes:
- Air Fryer Bacon
- Air Fryer Brussels Sprout
- Keto Shrimp Scampi
- Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
- Air Fryer Mushrooms
Air Fryer Carrots
Equipment
- PHILLIPS AIR FRYER
Ingredients
- ▢ 1 pound Carrots
- ▢ 1/8 cup Vegetable Oil
- ▢ 1 tsp Kosher Salt
- ▢ 1 tsp Ground Black Pepper
Instructions
- Clean your carrots thoroughly
- Carefully peel your carrots
- For larger carrots, either cut lengthwise from the top to the tip or slice into medallions
- In a large mixing bowl, toss your prepared carrots in vegetable oil, salt, and pepper.
- Place carrots into a heat-safe pan that fits in your air fryer with room to allow airflow on all sides
- Place pan into your air fryer basket and allow to cook at 375F for 25 minutes.
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Air Fryer Carrots
Ingredients
- 1 pound Carrots
- 1/8 cup Vegetable Oil
- 1 tsp Kosher Salt
- 1 tsp Ground Black Pepper
Instructions
- Clean your carrots thoroughly
- Carefully peel your carrots
- For larger carrots, either cut lengthwise from the top to the tip or slice into medallions
- In a large mixing bowl, toss your prepared carrots in vegetable oil, salt, and pepper.
- Place carrots into a heat-safe pan that fits in your air fryer with room to allow airflow on all sides
- Place pan into your air fryer basket and allow to cook at 375F for 25 minutes.
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Make this delicious Carrot Salad for a simple and light side dish. You can make this Indian salad recipe two ways, both of which are absolutely delectable!
What Makes This Carrot Salad So Delightfully Delicious
Sometimes you just need a delicious salad as a side , snack or quick meal , and this Carrot Salad recipe hits the spot perfectly . It’s incredibly simple, can be made two ways, and can be used as a base for a myriad of deliciously vegetarian variations. This one recipe can yield so many yummy options!
What do I mean by “two ways”?
- You can either finish this salad off by mixing fresh lemon juice in for a light and vegan salad
- Or you can mix in some yogurt for a creamy and cooling side option that pairs perfectly with something spicy .
- Just #trustUrvashi , you’re going to love this dish no matter how you decide to make it.
This Indian salad is so easy you can have it made from start to finish in less than 30 minutes . It’s one of those dishes that is so incredibly simple that it will leave you wondering how it can be so tasty with so little effort needed. Now let’s get to cooking…
Ingredients You’ll Need
- 3 cups shredded carrots - The main base of the salad, providing natural sweetness, crunch, bright color, and a refreshing texture.
- 1/4 cup cilantro - Adds freshness, herbal brightness, and a pop of color that balances the sweetness of the carrots.
- 2 tablespoons dry roasted peanuts - Bring crunch, nuttiness, and a savory contrast to the soft, sweet carrots.
- 1 teaspoon salt - Enhances all the flavors, draws out some moisture from the carrots, and balances the acidity and sweetness.
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar or sweetener - Adds a touch of sweetness to enhance the carrots’ natural flavors and balance acidity from lemon or yogurt.
- 1 tablespoon oil - Provides richness and helps the spices bloom, especially when mustard or cumin seeds are tempered.
- 1/4 teaspoon black mustard seeds - Tempered in oil to release nutty, aromatic flavor; adds an Indian-inspired punch and slight crunch.
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric - Adds warm earthiness and vibrant golden color, boosting both flavor and visual appeal.
- 1 lemon, juiced (or 1 cup regular yogurt, NOT Greek) - Lemon juice adds bright acidity and freshness; yogurt creates a creamy, tangy dressing. Choose based on whether you want a fresh or creamy version.
How To Make This Indian Carrot Salad Recipe
Steam. If you are using finely shredded carrots, you can skip this step. But if you’re using thicker, pre-shredded carrots, place the carrots in a plastic bag or a microwave-safe bowl and steam them for 1-2 minutes to soften slightly.
Chop. Chop the cilantro and peanuts into a very fine dice. I use my trusty Kuhn Rikon pull chop which I love and it works on all of these equally well.
Combine. In a medium bowl , combine the carrots, cilantro, peanuts, salt and sugar.
Add seeds. Place the mustard and/or cumin seeds in the pan and allow them to sputter like popcorn about 30 seconds.
Add turmeric. Add in the turmeric and stir quickly.
Pour. Pour this hot, flavored oil over the carrots and mix well.
Mix and serve. You now have two choices. You can either mix in lemon juice into this salad, or you can mix in yogurt. Chill and serve.
Carrot Salad Variations
If you want to switch up the flavors, add extra texture, or give your carrot salad an international twist, these variations offer plenty of tasty options:
- Carrot Raisin Salad. I know people love carrot raisin salads. While not traditional, there is absolutely no reason why you can’t add some raisings into this carrot slaw! Just soak the raisins ahead of time to let them plump up, and then add to the salad when mixing it all.
- Cabbage Carrot Slaw. You can also make a cabbage carrot slaw by using 2 cups of cabbage and 1 cup of shredded carrots, or you can use half carrots and half cabbage if you prefer.
- Broccoli Carrot Slaw. Similarly, you can make Broccoli Carrot slaw with shreds of raw broccoli.
- Apple Carrot Slaw. For an Apple Carrot Salad, you will need to use the lemon juice, and I would also plan to eat the salad that very day, else the apple will turn brown and bitter. If you’re making an apple carrot salad definitely put in raisins.
- Add Seeds. Sunflower seeds or pepitas will also make a great addition to this Indian Carrot slaw.
Tips And Tricks
Carrot salad is quick and simple, but these tips will help you bring out the best texture, flavor, and freshness in every bite:
- This salad tastes great the first day but it is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING the next day!
- If you want to take this salad to a picnic or have no refrigeration, you can use the lemon juice so that you don’t have anything with dairy in it
- I also prefer to use lemon juice if I don’t think we can finish all the salad in one day as it keeps a little better.
- The yogurt version is absolutely perfect for a hot summer day and can provide a wonderful cooling effect (especially with a spicy meal).
- Use this slap chopper for smashing up the peanuts.
- I like to use Red Spanish peanuts but if you can’t find those, just use regular roasted peanuts.
- If you’re not sure how to do the hot oil technique, watch THIS VIDEO to see how I did it for the cabbage slaw.
What To Eat With Carrot Salad
Carrot salad is light, refreshing, and versatile, making it a great side dish that pairs beautifully with a wide range of meals:
- Grilled or Roasted Chicken - The bright, tangy flavors of the salad balance the savory richness of the chicken.
- Fish or Seafood - Works especially well with grilled salmon, baked cod, or shrimp skewers .
- Indian Dishes - Pairs perfectly with biryani , curry, dal , or tandoori-style meats as a fresh, cooling contrast.
- Sandwiches or Wraps - Adds crunch and freshness alongside chicken wraps , turkey sandwiches , or veggie pitas.
How Long Does It Last?
Absolutely! When properly stored in an airtight container , this Carrot Salad recipe should last 3-5 days in the fridge.
Can You Freeze It?
Freezing carrot salad is generally not recommended. Raw shredded carrots tend to lose their crisp texture once frozen and thawed, becoming soft and watery. The moisture drawn out during thawing can make the salad soggy and dilute the flavors.
If the salad variation you chose includes a yogurt dressing, freezing can cause the dressing to separate or become grainy.
More Delicious Salad Recipes
- Keto Big Mac Salad - Super easy and let me tell you–it tastes EXACTLY like the real thing.
- Quinoa Salad With Salmon - a delicious and nutritious meal that’s so very easy to make.
- Simple Chickpea Salad - The perfect vegan salad that can be made in 30 minutes.
- Salade Niçoise - A salad of cooked vegetables with tuna, and when made right, is a hearty dinner salad.
- Apple Zucchini Salad - A low carb fruit salad you can enjoy all summer long.
- Sichuan Smashed Cucumber Salad - A crisp, cool and tangy salad.
- Korean Cucumber Salad - A wonderful vegan, keto and simple cucumber salad recipe.
- Beet Salad - A quick and delicious Indian dish that is as beautiful as it is nutritious!
Carrot Salad Recipe | Easy Indian Carrot Salad
Equipment
- KUHN RIKON CHOPPER
- CUISINART SLAP CHOPPER
- Mixing Bowl
- Tadka
Ingredients
- ▢ 3 cups shredded carrots
- ▢ 1/4 cup Cilantro , chopped
- ▢ 2 tablespoons Dry Roasted Peanuts , chopped
- ▢ 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- ▢ 1/2 teaspoon Sugar Or Other Sweetener Equivalent , optional
- ▢ 1 tablespoon Oil
- ▢ 1/4 teaspoon Black Mustard Seeds , or cumin seeds
- ▢ 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric
- ▢ 1 Lemon , juiced (or 1 cup regular yogurt, NOT Greek)
Instructions
- If you are using finely shredded carrots, you can skip this step. But if you’re using thicker, pre-shredded carrots, place the carrots in a plastic bag or a microwave-safe bowl and steam them for 1-2 minutes to soften slightly.
- Chop the cilantro and peanuts into a very fine dice. I use my trusty Kuhn Rikon pull chop which I love and it works on all of these equally well.
- In a medium bowl , combine the carrots, cilantro, peanuts, salt and sugar.
- In the smallest little heatproof bowl you have, or a tadka ladle, heat the oil until it is hot and shimmering.
- Place the mustard and/or cumin seeds in the bowl and allow them to sputter like popcorn about 30 seconds.
- Add in the turmeric and stir quickly.
- Pour this hot, flavored oil over the carrots and mix well.
- You now have two choices. You can either mix in lemon juice into this salad, or you can mix in yogurt. Chill and serve.
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Carrot Salad Tips And Tricks
This salad tastes great the first day but it is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING the next day!
If you want to take this salad to a picnic or have no refrigeration, you can use the lemon juice so that you don’t have anything with dairy in it
I also prefer to use lemon juice if I don’t think we can finish all the salad in one day as it keeps a little better.
The yogurt version is absolutely perfect for a hot summer day and can provide a wonderful cooling effect (especially with a spicy meal).
Use this slap chopper for smashing up the peanuts.
I like to use Red Spanish peanuts but if you can’t find those, just use regular roasted peanuts.
If you’re not sure how to do the hot oil technique, watch THIS VIDEO to see how I did it for the cabbage slaw.
Carrot Raisin Salad. I know people love carrot raisin salads. While not traditional, there is absolutely no reason why you can’t add some raisings into this carrot slaw! Just soak the raisins ahead of time to let them plump up, and then add to the salad when mixing it all.
Cabbage Carrot Slaw. You can also make a cabbage carrot slaw by using 2 cups of cabbage and 1 cup of shredded carrots, or you can use half carrots and half cabbage if you prefer.
Broccoli Carrot Slaw. Similarly, you can make Broccoli Carrot slaw with shreds of raw broccoli.
Apple Carrot Slaw. For an Apple Carrot Salad, you will need to use the lemon juice, and I would also plan to eat the salad that very day, else the apple will turn brown and bitter. If you’re making an apple carrot salad definitely put in raisins.
Add Seeds. Sunflower seeds or pepitas will also make a great addition to this Indian Carrot slaw.
Get support & connect with our community on Facebook!
Nutrition
And don’t forget to check out my air fryer cookbooks! Every day easy air fryer , and Air Fryer Revolution .
